CEIT358 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION

Course Code:4300358
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:4.0
Department:Computer Education and Instructional Technology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will learn:

  • the interrelated subjects and issues involved in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • the issues and processes which impact the successful AI applications in education. 

 


Course Content

Intelligence and features; difference between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and human intelligence; Artificial Intelligence: Current status and application areas; the history of artificial intelligence; expert systems: components, properties: expert systems: design, applications and technology; use of expert systems in education; intelligent learning systems; big data in education; learning analytics; educational agent; adaptive learning and adaptive testing; using logical programming languages.


Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

  • Define intelligence and its features from different perspectives
  • Identify the differences between Artificial Intelligence vs Human Intelligence
  • Tell about the current status and application areas of AI
  • Tell about the history of artificial intelligence
  • Describe expert system with its components and properties
  • Tell about the expert system design
  • List different application areas of expert systems
  • List different expert system technologies
  • Explain the use of expert systems in education
  • Recognize the basic concepts of Artificial Intelligence and its applications in education
  • Explain the impact of Artificial Intelligence in education
  • Tell about intelligent learning systems
  • Tell about big data applications in education
  • Tell about learning analytics
  • Explain educational agent
  • Tell about adaptive learning and adaptive testing
  • Prepare a PowerPoint presentation with narration on any of the topic from the course outline
  • Develop program segments using logical programming languages
  • Discuss the future of AI in education

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1They have the skill and knowledge to use information technologies.
2They use information technology to access information, and they analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge by adapting to new situations.
3They use strategies and techniques based on learning theories and apply them to solve instructional problems in a systemic and systematic way
4They have skill and knowledge in analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation in instructional design process.
5They implement learning-teaching methods and techniques in computer education.
6They have knowledge, skill and competency about computer hardware, operating systems, computer networks and programming languages.
7They determine measurement and evaluation methods and techniques used in computer education.
8They have the ability to conduct and present results of intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary researches in the field of instructional technology.
9They comprehend project management processes and implement and present projects electronically.
10They have critical thinking and problem solving skills.
11They have social communication and cultural exchange skills.
12They have legal knowledge, skills and attitudes required for teaching profession and apply them in the learning environment.

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